Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Red Oak Inman Elementary Media Center/Phone/Internet
Red Oak Inman Elementary Campus
June 8, 2020
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bryce Johnson at 7:00 p.m. at the Red Oak Inman Elementary School Media Center.
Present
Directors: Bret Blackman, Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries, Bryce Johnson, Kathy Walker
Future Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations
Jane Chaillie, new Inman Elementary Principal, introduced herself.
Ron Lorenz, new Superintendent, introduced himself.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Blackman to approve the meeting minutes and monthly business reports in the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Blackman to deny the open enrollment applications in the consent agenda due to being after the deadline and no good cause. Motion carried unanimously.
20-21 School Calendar Public Hearing
President Johnson opened the 2020-2021 School Calendar Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. There were no public comments. The hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.
Computer Lease Agreement
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Blackman to approve the four year $1 buy back with legal opinions in the amount of $84,891.28 per year. Motion carried unanimously.
Facilities Discussion
The Early Childhood Center will be moving the pre-school rooms so rooms will be available for the Montgomery County Child Development Association, Ins. Playground equipment is being moved. The shrubbery and mulch should be done the week of June 15, 2020.
The Webster and Bancroft buildings have many items stored in them. A plan will be developed to sell those items. Directors Blackman and Carlson will work with Maintenance to determine the plan.
Administrative Center is now occupied by the Administrative Staff. There are challenges that need to be resolved before moving Transportation to the building.
20-21 Technology/Return to Learn Discussion
A Return to Learn Committee has started meeting to determine how to use the devices and the best use of the devices. This committee will meet weekly throughout the summer. Superintendent Lorenz will update the Board at each meeting on the progress.
Building Signage Discussion
Daric O’Neal of Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture discussed getting competitive quotes for additional building signage beyond what was in the building project. The competitive quote requests will be sent out this week and be due back on June 18, 2020. Action can be taken at the June 22, 2020 board meeting. There will be a stipulation that the signage must be done by August 14, 2020.
Covid19 Summer Transportation Update
Mark Erickson explained the process for baseball and softball travel this summer due to Covid19. The driver will be the last person on the bus and first one off the bus. Athletes will sit in every other seat and alternate rows on each side. If more than thirteen ride the bus, they will be required to wear masks. Athletes will be allowed to ride with parents. There will be a meeting with coaches and bus drivers to go over the rules on June 9, 2020.
2020-2021 School Calendar
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
20-21 Non-Bargaining Employee Contracts
This item will be placed on the June 22, 2020 agenda.
20-21 Supplemental Contracts
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director DeVries to approve the 2020-2021 supplemental contracts as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
20-21 Red Oak Support Staff Contracts
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to issue the 2020-2021 Red Oak Support Staff Association contracts per the 2019-2021 Master Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
MCCDA Lease
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director DeVries to approve the reauthorization of the Montgomery County Child Development Association, Inc. lease. Motion carried unanimously.
20-21 Glenwood Consortium Agreement
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the 2020-2021 Glenwood Consortium Agreement for special education services. Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel Considerations
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the resignation of Mark Erickson as School Administrative Manager, Teacher Leader, and Co High School Student Council Sponsor effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year pending hire as the Activities Director. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to hire Mark Erickson as the Activities Director for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director DeVries to accept the resignation of John Allison as para-professional effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to accept the resignation of Janelle Erickson as Co High School Student Council Sponsor effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director DeVries to approve the resignation of Weston Rolenc as High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach and Junior High Boys Track Coach effective at the endo of the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to accept the resignation of Lisa Artherholt as High School Yearbook Sponsor effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Monday, June 22, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
Red Oak Inman Elementary
Red Oak CSD Inman Elementary Campus
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Bryce Johnson, President Deb Drey, Board Secretary
